Rugby League crowds: Up or down? We investigate

One of the biggest talking points this season has been the apparent dwindling of crowds all across Super League. After the huge euphoric high of the Rugby League World Cup, there has been a random drop in crowds that seems unexplainable.

However, are crowds actually down, or is it just another unsubstantiated rumour amongst Rugby League fans? We’re aiming to dispel the myths and hype, and provide you with conclusive proof as to whether each Super League is up or down on their average attendance.

Each week we’ll let you know just how YOUR club is performing, by comparing their most recent home gate against the same fixture last year – as well as the overall average year-on-year. We’re starting with providing you the basic average attendance for each club from both 2013 and 2014 (so far), so you can see just how your club is doing.

Incidentally, there are a number of issues to factor in – as always. Given how there are six rounds left in the season – and some huge derby matches – these figures could quite easily change. But as it is, these figures are true UP TO AND INCLUDING Round 21 of the Super League season.